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Gds

GDS, or Global Data Solutions, is a leading provider of data centre services headquartered in China (CN). Established in 2001, the company has expanded its operations across major regions in Asia, offering innovative solutions in the data centre and cloud services industry. GDS is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to sustainability, setting it apart from competitors. The company’s core offerings include colocation, cloud computing, and managed services, all designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses in a digital landscape. GDS has achieved significant milestones, including the development of several Tier III and IV data centres, positioning itself as a market leader in the region. With a focus on reliability and efficiency, GDS continues to drive advancements in data management and infrastructure solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gds's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Gds's score of 29 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

83%

Gds's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, GDS Holdings Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,850,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 1 emissions at about 55,967,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,844,509,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 775,961,000 kg CO2e. GDS has set ambitious near-term targets to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. The company commits to a 43.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, GDS aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, and downstream leased assets by 51.6% per USD value added within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. GDS's headquarters is located in China, and the company operates within the Software and Services sector.

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202020212022
Scope 1
3,638,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
1,515,487,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gds's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Gds is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Gds is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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